What energy stories did you like in 2016?

From solar panels in Bangladesh and Bolivia and cleaner cookstoves in Kenya to energy access for Syrian refugees, new apps to visualize global energy use and energy storage for the future, you, our readers, showed us very clearly what topics you like to hear about.

We brought the remotest parts of Bolivia to your laptop or smartphone in the form of a video where rural Bolivians told you how solar power has transformed their lives. Women entrepreneurs in Kenya and Mali told you about the power of clean cooking and solar power. And our energy specialists underscored the need to tackle energy access challenges for refugees and told you why Zambia’s solar auction was a game changer.

Throughout 2016, you shared, liked, retweeted and commented – proving to us that you care as deeply about energy issues as we do, especially after the historic Paris agreement went into force earlier this year. We love that you are plugged into these issues, and will strive to bring you more of these stories in 2017.

4. Powering Sub-Saharan Africa – A Fresh Take On An Old Problem
Africa lags every other region in the world when it comes to electricity access for its people. Is there a way for the poor in Africa to have access to reliable and affordable power and for the utilities that supply subsidized electricity to stay profitable at the same time?

In 2016, Zambia set a new price record for utility-scale solar-generated energy in Africa. This is good news for the country and the region, since nearly 700 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa don’t have access to electricity even today. The auction is dramatically shifting perceptions that low costs for renewable energy are unattainable in poor countries with weak institutions, underdeveloped laws, and high costs for conducting business. Here’s why that matters:

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The biggest energy story for 2017 is the rise of energy efficiency in growth and climate change agenda. Policymakers are moving ahead on three fronts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. First, they are increasing energy efficiency. Second, improving access to technology. Third, promoting renewable fuel.
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